Monthly Archives: October 2011

Malai kofta curry, and a Happy Diwali

Posted on October 31, 2011 by SharmilaSub

Oof. This isn’t a curry for the faint hearted, containing as it does, copious amounts of paneer, ricotta and cream. But boy, it is a mighty fine curry. And if Diwali isn’t a time to not worry about fat content, … Continue reading →

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Roasting pasta

Posted on October 30, 2011 by SharmilaSub

No, this isn’t about making a pasta bake.  But, actually roasting dry pasta, and then cooking with it. I got this strange notion from a really great book, Ideas in Food: Great Recipes and Why they Work, by Aki Kamozawa … Continue reading →

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Tilda Diwali supper club, and meeting bloggers you like

Posted on October 26, 2011 by SharmilaSub

I very, very rarely go to any blogger related activity. I have also never been to anything organised by PR people to do with food blogging.  Now, this isn’t me trying to be all principled and holier than thou (though … Continue reading →

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Breast of lamb with onions, and the wonder of Simon Hopkinson

Posted on October 23, 2011 by SharmilaSub

I hate most cookery programming on TV.  Either too high concept or pornified, most stuff really doesn’t speak to me, even though I love cooking. So, I was very surprised when I found myself really enjoying Simon Hopkinson’s recent show … Continue reading →

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Dal makhani

Posted on October 16, 2011 by SharmilaSub

I love dal makhani – that supremely creamy, comforting and rich dish that’s not really an everday dal, but one definitely worth making of a weekend when you have some time and don’t mind gobbling a bit more fat than … Continue reading →

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Achari lamb and aubergine

Posted on October 8, 2011 by SharmilaSub

Not much to say except this is a gorgeous lamb curry, with a very welcome addition of some sliced up aubergine (lamb and aubergine definitely have a good thing going on together). Achari dishes are ones that are cooked “in … Continue reading →

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Brunost (brown cheese) ice cream

Posted on October 1, 2011 by SharmilaSub

Yes, I’ve gone mad. Next week, expect my recipe on salmon chocolate cake and chicken with marzipan. I just love throwing those ingredients together. Anyway, I know this sounds disgusting. When I mentioned this on Twitter, my friend actually asked … Continue reading →

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